Classic Shoes Every Gentleman Needs in His Wardrobe: Split-Toe Derby

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Edward Green offers a sophisticated iteration of the comfortable, everyday shoe: the Dover ($1,415)

The split-toe derby is a staple for the wardrobe. “A derby is a lace-up that has open lacing quarters,” says Steven Taffel, founder and owner of Leffot, the celebrated multi-brand men’s shoe store in Manhattan’s West Village. “And split-toe is a seam that runs down the toe of the shoe.” Edward Green offers a sophisticated iteration of the comfortable, everyday shoe: the Dover ($1,415). Handcrafted at the company’s atelier in Northampton, England, each pair features a vamp that is sewn using a pig’s bristle instead of a needle—a swap that aids in the delicacy of the task. As with all Edward Green shoes, the Dover can be made to order. (edwardgreen.com, available at leffot.com)